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Usher & Kelly Rowland React To Lovers & Friends Cancelation: “Just As Disappointed As You Are”

May 5, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Usher, Kelly Rowland, and more reacted to the news that Lovers & Friends has officially canceled its 2024 event on social media, over the weekend. In a lengthy post on Twitter, Usher expressed his “heartfelt gratitude” for the fans and admitted he’s “just as disappointed” as they are. As for Rowland, she described herself as “gutted” and apologized.

“Mannn…I’m just as disappointed as you are,” Usher wrote. “We were getting ready to turn up and celebrate today. I have to follow the orders of city officials and the National Weather Service for everyone’s protection and stand strong in my belief that everything happens for a reason. I’m sorry we won’t get to see each other today, but know that I am always working on something to express my heartfelt gratitude for each and every one of you who continue to support me. I’ll see you soon.”

Usher Performs At Lovers & Friends Festival

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 06: Usher performs onstage during the Lovers & Friends music festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on May 06, 2023, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/WireImage)

As for Kelly Rowland, she wrote on Instagram: “Can’t Lie, I am so gutted that Lovers & Friends is canceled. Apologies to all who came early. And thank you to ALL who supported!” The organizers made the announcement less than 15 hours before the festival’s start time, citing the National Weather Service’s high wind warning. “The National Weather Service has now issued a High Wind Warning, including dangerous 30-35 mph sustained winds with gusts potentially more than 60 mph,” organizers wrote in a statement. “Following advice from the National Weather Service and in consultation with local public officials, we must make the safest decision for our fans, artists, and staff, and cancel tomorrow’s Lovers & Friends Festival.”

Usher & Kelly Rowland Respond To Lovers & Friends Announcement

Mannn…I’m just as disappointed as you are. We were getting ready to turn up and celebrate today. I have to follow the orders of city officials and the National Weather Service for everyone’s protection and stand strong in my belief that everything happens for a reason. I’m sorry…

— Usher Raymond IV (@Usher) May 4, 2024

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They added: “This was an incredibly heartbreaking decision to make as we are aware that fans have traveled from all over the world to enjoy this incredible lineup of superstars and have been looking forward to this event for several months. We’ve worked hard to create an amazing event for you, and we are just as disappointed as you are.” Check out Usher and Rowland’s responses to the news above. Be on the lookout for further updates on Lovers & Friends Festival on HotNewHipHop.

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Juvenile Is The Latest Artist To Dispute The Lovers & Friends 2024 Lineup, And His Rant Is Glorious

February 1, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It would appear Lovers & Friends Festival was a little hasty about announcing its 2024 lineup last week. Usher, Janet Jackson, and Backstreet Boys were unveiled as the headliners, but two other prominent artists have since disputed their names being listed on the lineup poster.

Last Thursday, January 25, Mary J. Blige wrote on her Instagram Story that her “inclusion was an error as I will be busy in preparation for my Strength of a Woman Summit just one week later.” On Wednesday, January 31, Juvenile posted an Instagram Reel — and he was, um, much less cordial than Mary J.

“Here we go again, man,” he said. “These cats at Lovers & Friends — whoever in charge of Lovers & Friends, man, y’all doing bad business, man. Y’all done put my name on the flyer, and y’all know you ain’t sent me no deposit, ain’t sent me no bread or nothin’.”

The Cash Money Records rapper continued, “Keep on playing games — talking ’bout y’all gonna get back at me. Look, y’all playing games with the wrong mothaf*cka, man. If y’all gon’ book me, if y’all not gon’ book me, take my mothaf*ckin’ name off y’all flyer. I ain’t got no problem with that. I could do something else with my time. I ain’t trippin’, but don’t put my f*ckin’ name on y’all flyers if y’all know you ain’t paid me no money. That’s f*cked up.”

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There’s not really a smooth way to transition out of that, but for those still interested in attending Lovers & Friends 2024 to see whichever artists will perform, the festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 4, at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. Find more information here.

Mary J. Blige Will Perform At Lovers & Friends After All

January 29, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Mary J. Blige will be performing at the Lovers and Friends festival in Las Vegas, this May, after a back and forth between herself and the event organizers over whether she would be present. After the organizers initially listed her on the lineup during their announcement, Blige labeled her inclusion inaccurate in a post on her Instagram Story.

“I am beyond humbled by the response from all of you about the announcement of me on Lovers & Friends Festival,” she wrote. “Unfortunately my inclusion was an error as I will be busy in preparation for my Strength of a Woman Summit just one week later! I have the greatest fans in the world and can’t wait to see you in New York in a few short months!”

Mary J. Blige Performs At The Super Bowl

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 13: Mary J. Blige performs during the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show at SoFi Stadium on February 13, 2022, in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Over the weekend, Lovers and Friends once against promoted Blige as a performer at the event on social media. “THE QUEEN OF R&B HERSELF, MARY J BLIGE! we can’t wait to see her perform in vegas @therealmaryjblige,” they captioned a video of her performing at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. When fans brought up her denial of being on the lineup in response, the account wrote back: “Yes she will be here! She took down the post. See you in Vegas.”

Mary J. Blige Will Perform At Lovers & Friends

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Lovers and Friends will kick off on May 4 at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds. Other performers include Janet Jackson, Usher, Backstreet Boys, Lil Wayne, Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Alicia Keys, Ludacris, Ciara, and Nelly, among others. Be on the lookout for further updates on Mary J. Blige on HotNewHipHop.

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Lovers & Friends Festival 2024 Brings An Incredible Guest List Of Lil Wayne, Nas, Janet Jackson, Usher, And More

January 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

With events such as Rolling Loud and Coachella announcing their artist lineups, ticket sales dates, and everything else, it was a matter of time before another was to follow. We are referring to Lovers & Friends, sort of a new kid on the block to the festival scene. 2022 was essentially the inaugural year, but it was not supposed to be that late. COVID derailed many things including this R&B/hip-hop celebration. Well, we are happy they are continuing to bring the fun as the third Lovers & Friends will be underway soon.

According to multiple publications, including Billboard, we have word on the artists in attendance, the day of the festival, tickets, etc. The Las Vegas-based event will take place on May 4 which is a Saturday. Headlining acts include Usher, Janet Jackson, and the Backstreet Boys. As for tickets, those will go on presale on Friday, January 26th, at 10 a.m. PT. Additionally, tickets start at $19.99 down.

Lovers & Friends Pulls Out All The Stops

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For that presale opportunity, you can find the link right here. Some of the unique sets you can experience at Lovers & Friends are Lil Wayne performing Tha Carter III in full, as well as Usher performing Confessions for its 20th anniversary. Other acts that will perform include Timbaland, Ludacris, Nelly, Nelly Furtado, Gwen Stefani, and so many more superstars. If you have not been able to make it yet, this is the one to go to.

What are your thoughts on the lineup and announcement of the Lovers & Friends Festival? Who will draw the biggest crowd at the event? Is this your favorite music event, why or why not? Out of all the lineups the festival has collected, is this the best one? Are you going to attend this year? We would like to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your hottest takes in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding the Lovers & Friends Festival. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on around the music world.

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Jeannie Mai Discusses Her Temper In Resurfaced Clip Following Jeezy Divorce

September 20, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jeannie Mai admitted that she has a “really hot temper” with Jeezy during an interview on the Lovers and Friends Podcast, which is resurfacing online amid the rapper’s filing for divorce. Jeezy is seeking joint custody of their daughter in the separation.

During the Lovers and Friends clip, Mai explains: “I have a really hot temper. Not a lot of people know this; it’s just something in my family…but I didn’t notice it in myself until I was with Jeezy.” She was previously married to Freddy Harteis for 10 years. From there, she explained how her temper affected the relationship: “It has to do with the type of relationship you have and the type of respect you have for that person to mirror things back to you.”

Jeannie Mai & Jeezy During New York Fashion Week

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 07: Jeannie Mai and Rapper Jeezy arrive to the Pamella Roland fashion show during N.Y. Fashion Week at Pier 59 Studios on February 07, 2020 in New York City. (Photo by Gilbert Carrasquillo/GC Images)

Mai continued: “Here’s a person who is my equal, and when I would spew some of my hold habits and he was like, ‘Uh uh, like, that’s not flying here’ and also it would trigger him to come back at me with things where I was like, ‘Who the f—k do you think you are?’ But I was triggering him, so through work, we learned that we both have certain habits.” Check out the full clip below.

Jeannie Mai Discusses Her Temper

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Jeezy filed for divorce in Fulton County Superior Court, last Thursday. The two already have a prenuptial agreement in place. They married back in March of 2021 and welcomed their first daughter, last year. Amid reports of his divorce from Mai, Jeezy shared a series of photos on Instagram with a caption that many viewers interpreted as a dig at his soon-to-be ex-wife. “Too focused on who I’m becoming to focus on who’s not coming with me,” Jeezy captioned the post. Be on the lookout for further updates on Mai and Jeezy’s split on HotNewHipHop.

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Mannie Fresh Labels Juvenile’s “Back That Azz Up” The Best Love Song Of All Time

May 17, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Mannie Fresh says that “Back That Azz Up,” from Juvenile’s 400 Degreez album is “the greatest love song of all time.” He made his selection during an interview with HipHopDX at the 2023 Lovers and Friends Festival. Mannie was joined by Pimpin’ and Parlae of Dem Franchize Boyz at the event.

Fresh argued that Dem Franchize Boyz are one of the last artists that made dance music and liked to have fun. Nowadays, Mannie says artists are too focused on who is the most gangster. “Like wait, y’all ain’t dancing no more? Y’all that gangsta?” he asked. “I love when people smile and have fun, ain’t nothing wrong with that.”

Mannie Fresh At Lovers & Friends

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 06: Mannie Fresh during the Lovers & Friends music festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on May 06, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Kaitlyn Morris/FilmMagic)

From there, Pimpin’ and Parlae chimed in to reveal some of his favorite artists who are making music right now. He noted Lil Uzi Vert and his hit song, “Just Wanna Rock.” An accompanying dance popularized by Drew Jeeezy went viral on TikTok. “It ain’t a diss but you probably not gonna hear none of the new shit played at a wedding reception five years from now,” Mannie said of current songs.

Mannie Fresh On “Back That Azz Up”

This isn’t the first time that Mannie has expressed uncertainty about the current state of hip-hop. Back in 2022, he discussed where hip-hop will be in 50 years during an interview with Vibe. “This is not to hurt any feelings, but if your feelings hurt, so be it,” he began at the time. “I think in order for it to keep growing and be bigger and better, this generation got to pay attention to the last generation. You got to know where it came from. You can’t just keep going forward, going, ‘I don’t give a shit. I’m about the money.’ We going to destroy hip-hop. Do I want you to get paid? Of course. If you did the job, and you showed up or whatever, do that. But if you don’t know nothing about it, then that’s kind of corny.”

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